it was an exciting milestone for us. i contacted n and s on their facebook -- m and s on their facebook page. within a week we had a call. when he was born we didn't know he had down syndrome until afterwards. it was a really big shock. at the time we were devastated. but i now realize that the reason i was so devastated was because i had such an outdated view on the condition. over time as i fell in love with seb and saw the affect he had on people around him, he started to change people's attitudes. y felt if i could take it to a wider audience that he was the best tool to help change per -- perceptions of what down syndrome means. >> the public response has been positive. her facebook page is flooded with supportive messages. she has this advice for parents who have children with down syndrome. >> it is a big shock. it is not what you plan in life. i can honestly say i would not swap him for anyone else in the world. he brings joy to us and he is charming. you will get over it and realize that actually there is nothin